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Red Cloud
LettuceBrassica rapa
- Shade
- Zones 5–9
- 28 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Very uniform and upright with beautifully cupped and rounded leaves. Mild flavor, deep color, and a juicy, crunchy texture. Maintains baby-leaf size for extended harvest window. Can also be grown to full size where it pairs with Koji for striking bunches. Thin to 8-12" apart for full-size heads.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, rich in organic matter. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles, caterpillars. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, damping off.